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Knife Know-How
Knife Sharpening
Every knife needs sharpening from time to time. With the following instructions, you will be using the safest and most effective method of sharpening your knife. If you are looking for other information about knife care, please refer to Knife Care & Repair or Warranty.
What not to do Never sharpen your knife on a power-driven grinding wheel. This can burn the temper from your blade, which will make the edge brittle and possibly chip or crack. Sharpening your knife in this manner will void the warranty.
What to use For best results, use a sharpening stone. For quick touch-ups on a blade that is not too dull, use our fine grit diamond sharpening stone or our Arkansas Washita honing stone. For a more thorough sharpening on a blade that is dull, use the coarse grit stone first, then go to the fine grit stone or stones. Sharpening stones may be used dry or wet. When using them wet, use water, not oil, as a lubricant.
Sharpening Procedures
Sharpening straight blades (non-serrated)
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- As mentioned above, start with the desired grit stone. Most of our sharpening stones feature a diamond sharpening surface for good, quick results.
- Establish a correct angle of 13 to 16 degrees (approximately the thickness of the top of your blade).
- Keep the blade on the surface and use an easy, clockwise motion with the edge facing right. It is ideal to achieve the original factory edge.
- Turn the blade over. Use an easy, counter-clockwise motion with the edge facing left. Try to spend the same amount of time on each side.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 until desired sharpness is achieved.
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Sharpening small tools
- Most of the Buck sharpening stones have a special section referred to as a "Micro-Tool Sharpening Pad™."
- This pad has an uninterrupted surface that is preferable for small objects.
- Use the same sharpening techniques as above for sharpening straight blades, only on a smaller scale (within the pad).
Sharpening serrated blades
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- Do not use a flat sharpening stone. Use the Diamond Taper Sharpener that was designed speci-fically for serrated blades.
- Find the correct spot on the taper that matches the size of the serration.
- Keeping the same angle as the factory edge, push the sharpener up against the steel, rotating as you go. Sharpen only the "grind" side of the serration. Repeat this for all serrations.
- The same technique can be used on our patented gutting/skinning hook. Just use the smallest point on the sharpener in the corners, and slide across to the opposite side while moving your Buck sharpener down against the edge.
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Sharpening fish hooks and other small pointed objects
- Buck's diamond pocket sharpening stone and diamond taper sharpener have a "fish hook groove." This is a straight line groove that runs the length of the sharpening stone.
- Place the fish hook in the groove and run it out to the end of the stone (away from you). Repeat as necessary.
- The fish hook groove can be used for other fine point objects, such as darts.
Cleaning your sharpening stone
- Always dry your sharpening stone after each use and before storing.
- Occasionally clean your stone with soapy water and mild brush.
Remember: a sharp knife not only performs better, it's actually safer because it cuts easily without forced or awkward motions. Buck Knives has a variety of sharpening tools that are right for the job (see Accessories in the Products Section).Knivesman Sharpening Service
If you would like us to sharpen your knife for you, we will do it for a charge of $8.95 per knife.
How to send your knife in for sharpening
- Provide your contact information
Write a note to us indicating that you would like us to sharpen your knife. Include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address (if applicable).
- Include your payment
Enclose a check or money order made out to Knivesman for $8.95.
- Wrap your knife
For safety and protection of your knife, please put it in the sheath, if you have one. If not, please wrap your knife (cardboard works well) so that it is protected during shipping and that the point does not cut through the packaging (particularly for fixed blade knives). After we have worked on your knife, we will return it in your sheath (or in a cardboard sleeve if no sheath was sent).
- Package your knife
Packaging your knife in a box is preferred, but a padded envelope may also work, provided your knife is not too heavy or too bulky. Please put some packing around the knife so it does not roll around inside your package.
- Send your knife to us
We recommend that you insure your parcel and send it trackable by certified receipt. This will help protect you against possibility of loss or damage to your knife. Note that knife loss, including shipping to and from the Knivesman, is not covered by our warranty. Send your parcel to:
Knivesman.net
Customer Service
17700 Avalon Blvd. #429
Carson, CA 90746, CA 90717
310.719.2260
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